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Smithy Court

(Ref. 1122103)

Craster, Northumberland Show on map

Customer rating 4.8

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A property's star rating is the average of the star ratings received from guests that wish for their review to be published

Sykes rating

  • 6 Guests

  • 3 Bedrooms

  • 2 Bathrooms

  • Pets: No

Features

  • Off road parking
  • Garden / Patio
  • Cot available
  • Highchair available
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Seaside
  • Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

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Facilities and Maintenance
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  • well (15)
  • lovely (13)
  • comfortable (11)
  • equipped (11)
  • property (10)
  • no (10)

28 Customer Reviews

  • "2 Smithy Court is lovely, it has a real homely feel, very well equipped and clean."

    We were met by the owner who was very welcoming. We would definitely return, one of our favourites

    Reviewed by Nicola5.0★Oct 2025

  • "The house was very clean and comfortable."

    It was well equipped with all the essentials, including plenty of spares, and there was lots of info about local facilities. It was a good location for exploring Northumberland. Top notch accommodation.

    Reviewed by Louisa5.0★Oct 2025

  • "Smithy Court is a very well equipped property, with modern amenities, maintained to a high standard."

    It is in an attractive quiet location, but convenient for coast and inland attractions.

    Reviewed by Ken5.0★Sep 2025

  • "The beds were comfortable and the bathroom space was good."

    Comfortable living room and good dining room with hatch to transfer food etc. easily from kitchen. Handy utility room and downstairs toilet. Handy that the Cottage Inn was so close for an evening meal or a drink. The general area had lots of places to visit and we enjoyed the holiday.

    Reviewed by Margaret4.0★Sep 2025

  • "It was everything that it said it would be, provided an excellent base for visiting the many local attractions."

    Reviewed by Elizabeth4.0★Sep 2025

  • "Comfortable and well equipped, all we needed."

    Reviewed by Stephen4.0★Sep 2025

  • "This property has everything you could want."

    Lovely size and we had a fabulous week exploring the beautiful surroundings.

    Reviewed by Ruth5.0★Aug 2025

  • "The owner, Jan met us on arrival and showed us around and also left us a phone number in case of any problems."

    The house was clean, comfortable and well equipped and provided an excellent base for our holiday in Northumberland. We ate twice at the local pub, The Cottage Inn, good food at good prices and a friendly staff.

    Reviewed by Linda5.0★Jun 2025

  • "This is our 2nd stay at Smithy Court and probably not our last!"

    Lovely comfy cottage, with a lot of thought to holiday makers needs, Honestly couldn't fault it.

    Reviewed by Margaret Ann5.0★May 2025

  • "The downstairs rooms are smaller than portrayed in the photos."

    The photo of the garden is misleading as there is a driveway between the rear of the property and the actual garden, which offers very little privacy. The pillows in the main bedroom were very poor and there were no pillow protectors. Otherwise, the house was well equipped and clean. The house is in a good location for exploring the coast and surrounding countryside.

    Reviewed by Lesley4.0★May 2025

  • "A lovely location for us all locations we wanted to visit were on the ..."

    A lovely location for us all locations we wanted to visit were on the doorstep An excellent property for a couple or a family Plenty of walks on public footpaths close to hand and lovely pubs

    Reviewed by Christopher5.0★Nov 2024

  • "A large and comfortable house close to the coastal Craster and surrounded by wooded countryside."

    Well furnished with everything you may need for a stay. Light and airy with excellent heating in cooler times. Situated in the small Dunstan village, it is convenient for walking or driving to explore the North East coast with pubs, restaurants and stores all close by.

    Reviewed by Robin5.0★Sep 2024

  • "Lovely place to stay, well maintained and comfortable"

    Reviewed by Harriet5.0★Jul 2024

  • "Home from home, a lovely comfortable cottage"

    Reviewed by George5.0★Dec 2023

  • "Jan, the owner, couldn’t have done any more for us."

    She was communicative throughout the build up to us arriving, met us at the property and was always available for any queries. The house was very clean, well equipped and very comfortable. I would have no hesitation in recommending the property.

    Reviewed by Keith5.0★Sep 2023

  • "As this was our 5th trip to Smithy Court finding Jan there to welcome us made it feel like we were home again."

    The property is so close to beaches and attractions we love to visit and the grandchildren love to come every time. The space in the property meets all our needs and we just love it. See you next year.

    Reviewed by Graham5.0★Jul 2023

  • "The property was lovely and well placed for sightseeing."

    The only problem we had was that we had a number of power cuts , the fault of Northern Power Grid , not the fault of the owners.

    Reviewed by Susan4.0★Jul 2023

  • "A beautiful comfortable cottage with everything you could possibly need inside."

    If you have children, they are more than catered for with toys, games and books for rainy days. Perfectly situated in the small country village of Dunstan and yet the sea and beach under a mile away, best of both worlds, plus a local pub 100 yards away complete with small play area outside for the kids, serving tasty meals if you fancy a night off cooking! 10 out of 10 from me, I wouldn't hesitate to recommend

    Reviewed by Margaret Ann5.0★May 2023

  • "Such a lovely cottage with everything you could possibly need."

    Clean and well presented. Great location to walk into craster and then onto dunstanburgh castle. Near Alnwick for shops. Garden perfect for our 6 year old to burn off some energy. Will definitely return in the future. Thank you!

    Reviewed by Alison5.0★Apr 2023

  • "Really beautifully kept and well equipped, with an owner kind enough to show us round on arrival."

    Loved the rainy day board games! Thank you for a lovely place to stay

    Reviewed by Rebecca5.0★Apr 2023

  • "A fantastic holiday house."

    Well equipped, cosy, immaculately clean and spacious. We all loved it (two adults and 4 children) and didn't want to leave. Jan the owner was very friendly and helpful. Will definitely be back.

    Sep 2021

  • "The owner met us and introduced us to our beautiful home for the week."

    There was a lovely welcome gift pack & the property had all the home comforts we needed.

    Jul 2019

  • "This is a lovely cottage in a quiet area."

    We have visited on about 8 occasions now so I think that says a lot about how much we love it. It has a lovely feel to it and has everything you could wish for in a holiday cottage.

    Apr 2019

  • "Extremely comfortable and well equipped cottage."

    Owner met us on arrival and provided a welcome pack which was much appreciated. Would definitely stay here again.

    Oct 2018

  • "Excellent property in a great location, close to major roads and the coast."

    Jul 2018

  • "We have visited this property several times and love the relaxed feel."

    It is one of our favourite cottages and we have made several visits to it. It is well equipped, comfortable and ideally located.

    Mar 2018

  • "Smithy Court is a lovely cosy and well-equipped home-from-home cottage."

    A great base from which to explore Northumberland. We had a truly fabulous holiday here.

    Oct 2017

  • "Lovely house, well-appointed, high quality furnishings, would recommend this highly!"

    Jul 2017

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Summary

  • Three bedrooms: 1 x double with TV/DVD player with en-suite with walk-in shower, basin and WC, 2 x twin
  • Bathroom with bath, walk-in shower, basin and WC
  • Kitchen
  • Utility
  • Cloakroom with basin and WC
  • Dining room
  • Sitting room
  • Sunroom
  • Oil central heating
  • Electric oven, grill and hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher
  • 2 x TV/DVD players, CD/radio, Xbox, iPod docking station, DAB radio, WiFi, selection of DVDs, books, games and children’s toys
  • Fuel and power inc. in rent
  • Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
  • Travel cot and highchair available
  • Parking for 2 cars
  • Gardens, lawns, patio furniture, barbecue
  • Sorry, no pets and no smoking
  • Shop 2.4 miles, pub 1.1 miles, beach 0.8 miles
  • Note: There is storage in the garage

The property

Craster 0.9 miles.

Located in the idyllic hamlet of Dunstan and close to the fishing village of Craster in Northumberland, Smithy Court offers beautifully furnished and presented accommodation which is ideal for a family holiday or a small group of friends travelling together.

The property has plenty of rooms giving guests loads of flexibility in terms of having space to get together and socialise, or space to get away from each other!

The sitting room has ample seating with further seating in the bright and airy sunroom, which has doors opening outside so on warmer days you can throw open the doors and let the outside in.

The good-sized kitchen is fully fitted with everything needed to produce healthy food for the whole family and the adjoining dining room is wonderfully inviting with a rustic table all ready and set up to welcome guests to gather round and enjoy drinking and eating together.

The fenced gardens are a delightful space in which to spend time with lawns and a patio area just perfect for the kids to run around in while the adults chill out.

Hopefully the children will be suitably tired out, so going to bed won’t be a problem with three charming bedrooms to choose from; a double and two twins.

All the bedrooms offer a relaxing space in which to rest your weary heads after an active day of getting out and about exploring and in the morning, you’ll be refreshed and raring to go.

Take a stroll into Dunstan and Craster which was an important fishing harbour in the 17th century and is still famous for its oak cured kippers which have graced the best breakfast tables for more than 150 years.

Nearby are some of Northumberland's finest sandy beaches.

Just south of Craster is Howick Hall, which was built in 1782 and has associations with the Grey family, including Earl Grey the great social reformer and tea enthusiast.

The gardens at Howick Hall are open to the public during the spring and summer and are especially worth a visit during the rhododendron season.

A walk along the coastal footpath to the north of Craster brings you to the dramatic ruins of Dunstanburgh Castle - the largest ruined castle in Northumberland.

For a relaxing and enjoyable holiday in stunning surroundings, make sure to book a stay at Smithy Court.

Where you’ll be staying

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CRASTER

Alnwick 7 miles; Embleton 3 miles.

A picturesque village that seems to tumble into the sea, Craster was an important fishing harbour in the 17th century and is still famous for its oak cured kippers which have graced the best breakfast tables for more than 150 years. The village offers a pub serving food, a fish restaurant and Robson's famous fish shop. There is also an excellent children's playground. Nearby are some of Northumberland's finest sandy beaches. Just south of Craster is Howick Hall, which was built in 1782 and has associations with the Grey family, including Earl Grey the great social reformer and tea enthusiast. The gardens at Howick Hall are open to the public during the spring and summer and are especially worth a visit during the rhododendron season. A walk along the coastal footpath to the north of Craster brings you to the dramatic ruins of Dunstanburgh Castle - the largest ruined castle in Northumberland.

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Note: There is storage in the garage
Maximum one booking per week, Saturday arrival only.

Flexible cancellation terms

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